Jazz Improvisation for the Classical Teacher

April 8th, 2022

Eric Sutz, MIC jazz piano faculty presented a program for the Greater Rockford Music Teachers Association. The topic: "Jazz Improvisation for the Classical Teacher."

Eric Sutz

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